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To reduce car traffic throughout the city, metro bus rides will be free starting Friday at 4 p.m. through Sunday afternoon.

If you’d rather pedal your way around town, there will be a free bicycle valet service available.

Summer Kickoff offers a variety of activities and events throughout downtown Portland.

It starts Friday evening with the Square Hop, which features outdoor music and performances in four of the city’s parks. There’s also the Window Walk, with local shops and restaurants taking center stage.

On Saturday, you can take the family for a stroll along Portland Harbor as part of the Walk Along the Working Waterfront. That’s from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dozens of local stores will also participate in Shop for a Cause Day on Saturday, with proceeds going to the Locker Project to fight child hunger.

The weekend wraps up with the 44th annual Old Port Festival Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s event includes a variety of food, drink, music and entertainment options.

In keeping with the green and clean initiative, the festival will be smoke- and tobacco-free.

Be sure to stay with WMTW News 8 on air and online for coverage of Summer Kickoff Weekend over the next few days.